SNAP Replacement Benefits After a Power Outage: July 2026 Notice

This notice was originally posted in July 2026. Contact Illinois DHS for current SNAP replacement instructions.

SNAP Recipients:

The July 2026 notice explained that if you lost food during that outage, you may qualify for replacement SNAP benefits if the outage was longer than 4 hours.

 Call your local DHS office within 10 days of the outage. If you are a Will County resident you can call at (815) 740-5350.

For SNAP assistance you can also visit ABE.Illinois.gov

 or call 1-833-2-FIND-HELP (1-833-234-6343).

Will County Emergency Management Agency

About Kuzma Care Cottage

 Kuzma Care Cottage is a nonprofit organization serving Wilmington, Illinois. Through food assistance, clothing programs, holiday outreach, resource referrals, and community support services, we help neighbors access essential resources with dignity and compassion.